Barfield Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Barfield Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01490 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHRISTY AND MARVIN ALLEN;WILLIAM G AND BRENDA BARFIELD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barfield Pond Dam?
Barfield Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barfield Pond Dam?
Barfield Pond Dam is owned by CHRISTY AND MARVIN ALLEN;WILLIAM G AND BRENDA BARFIELD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barfield Pond Dam built?
Barfield Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Barfield Pond Dam?
Barfield Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barfield Pond Dam?
Barfield Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Barfield Pond Dam last inspected?
Barfield Pond Dam was last inspected on December 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.